Ft. Mitchell Fire Department has proud volunteer tradition

Community columnist

10:12 PM,
Aug. 1, 2013

Written by

Karen Kuhlman

Residents of Fort Mitchell know whom to call in the event of an emergency in their community. Since 1928, they have relied on the members of the Fort Mitchell Fire Department to drop everything and come running to set things right in short order.

For 75 years, dedicated volunteers have answered the call of the firehouse siren, selflessly setting personal priorities aside to come to the aid of their neighbors.

Today, the department serves a population of 13,847 in a service area that has grown to 6 square miles and includes the cities of Fort Mitchell, Lakeside Park and Crestview Hills. ...